March 7 – Jewish leaders Annas /Caiaphas

Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27 Jewish Leadership: High Priest, Pharisees, Sadducees, Chief Priests, Levites, scribes, guards… It is helpful to think of the leadership in terms of American Congress.

High Priest -- Speaker of the House. Pharisees and Sadducees -- Republicans and Democrats. The Roman Governor had authority: The High Priest was appointed The High Priests’ garments were kept by the Roman governor Only the Romans had the authority to carry out capital punishment

From Gethsemane, Jesus is bound and taken to Annas then to Caiaphas (only John mentions this “pretrial” with Annas – John 18:24)

A proper trial included witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15) and must be held in daylight John 11:49-50; 12:10

The “High Priest Family” rule  Ananus (or Annas) the son of Seth (6–15)  Eleazar the son of Ananus (16–17)  Caiaphas, properly called Joseph son of Caiaphas (18–36/37) (son-in-law of Ananus (John 18:13)  Jonathan the son of Ananus (spring 37)  Theophilus ben Ananus (37–41)  Matthias ben Ananus (43)  Ananus ben Ananus (63)

Caiaphas’ prophesy: John 11:49-50 The result of the trial has been predetermined

The trial is about rule over the people Matthew 23 – “Woe to the teachers and Pharisees”

Matthew 26:59-60 The “witnesses” do not agree (according to Deuteronomy 19:18-19, what should the High Priest do to these false witnesses?)

Until… Matthew 26:60-61 John 2:19

They are seeking the charge of blasphemy Matthew 26:62-66

At the same time of Jesus’ trail before the leaders is Peter’s trial in the courtyard Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27 Luke 22:31-34 Jesus predicted Peter denies once “You aren’t a disciple, are you?” A servant girl – the lowest of the servants Twice “they asked” – the group gets involved Third time – relative of Malchus – “you were there, weren’t you?” Matthew 26:73-74 Galilean accent Calling curses

Judas’ trial Matthew 27:3-5

What is the difference between Judas and Peter?

Who has the power In these trials? In your life?